Austria 
Belgium 
Canada 
Denmark 
Finland 
France 
Germany 
Italy 
Mexico 
Netherlands 
Norway 
Poland 
Spain 
Sweden 
United Kingdom 
USA 
Full time
Hybrid
Barcelona , Spain
Executive Assistant to the Chief Supply Chain Officer
About the Role
The role provides high-level support to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), helping her stay focused on the highest-value priorities across performance, transformation, risk, and cross-functional alignment.
The successful candidate will manage executive workflows, prepare executive-level communications, coordinate projects, events and meetings, orchestrate business cadence, prepare decision-making forums, track strategic initiatives, and ensure strong follow-through across a complex, international supply chain environment.
What You Will Do
Executive Prioritization & Coordination: Partner closely with the CSCO to manage priorities, calendar, leadership cadence, and decision-making flow across a complex global agenda
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a liaison between the CSCO and key stakeholders across Supply Chain organizations, Business Units, and Central Functions
Travel & Administrative Management: Coordinate travel, logistics, expense management, and administrative activities with a high degree of accuracy, responsiveness, and discretion
Meetings & Events Management: Organize and oversee logistics for internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, and follow-up
Executive Communication & Materials: Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and executive communications for supply chain reviews, leadership meetings, governance forums, and business updates
Strategic Tracking & Follow-up: Track strategic initiatives, action items, and cross-functional deliverables, ensuring visibility on progress, risks, timelines, and accountability
Planning & Continuous Improvement: Support leadership planning processes and identify opportunities to improve management routines, communication flows, and ways of working.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education
Proven experience in executive support, chief of staff, business operations, project management, or similar leadership support roles for senior executives
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and high digital fluency, including the ability to leverage modern productivity and AI tools
Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, excellent organization and prioritization skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to influence without formal authority while building strong relationships across functions and geographies
Demonstrated skill in managing multiple priorities, navigating ambiguity, and operating effectively in a fast-paced, international, matrixed environment
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, procurement, planning, logistics, or another relevant business environment is strongly preferred
What We Can Offer You
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